Community College Of Denver is found in Denver, Colorado. Denver is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Community College Of Denver.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Community College Of Denver accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 8,909 in 2005 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"OUR PHILOSOPHY CCD is a comprehensive, student and learning-centered urban college. It provides open access and admission to a diverse population. CCD offers lifelong learning opportunities anyway, anyplace and anytime, along with the appropriate academic and personal support to any learner who asks for help to achieve success. CCD students are full partners in a collaborative learning experience. Educated people make an impact on the economy, their local communities and the nation. CCD continually studies the local economy to provide appropriate transfer educational and occupational programs that meet community and workforce needs and create positive change in individual learners. CCD'S MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Community College of Denver (CCD) is to provide open access and quality undergraduate education through a process and experience that affords every student the opportunities and services to succeed, graduate with a two-year degree and transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree or join the workforce. Programs and strategies that promote access and success for underserved students are the foundation of CCD operations."
More complete details are provided below.
Community College Of Denver
1111 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
General Phone: (303) 556-2600
Admissions Phone: (303) 556-2420
Financial Aid Phone: (303) 556-2420
http://www.ccd.edu
Community College Of Denver awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 325 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, health aide |
| Liberal Arts | 233 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 59 | computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 53 | child development, human services |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 48 | radiographyer, veterinary assistant, electroencephalographic tech |
| Business And Management | 26 | accounting technology, business management |
| Production Trades | 21 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Office And Administration | 18 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 14 | medical office management |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | drafting |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial photography |
| Design | 6 | graphic design |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | massage therapy |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | teaching assistants |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | security and loss prevention |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | science tech |
| Media | 2 | animation and special effects, graphic communications |
Number of programs and degrees for Community College Of Denver in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 413 | 22 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 219 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 210 | 17 |
In 2005, Community College Of Denver had a total enrollment of 8,909 students (4,347 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 98% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Denver, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (303) 556-2420
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,837 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,306 |
Financial Aid:
Community College Of Denver participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 954200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (303) 556-2420
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 28 | 54 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $51,484 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 9 | $45,891 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $51,156 | 15 | $48,128 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $47,020 | 10 | $46,339 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $41,213 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $40,085 | 24 | $40,990 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $43,126 | 39 | $42,390 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teaching Assistants/Aides, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Loss Prevention Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Community College Of Denver Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
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